http://migraine.com/blog/five-people-meet/ This is true for pretty much any illness or disease that people cannot see. I find that this translates big time.
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Medical Fat-Shaming
http://www.prevention.com/health/medical-fat-shaming?cid=soc_facebook_allure_11-2&mbid=social_facebook This is disgustingly real. There are doctors in many states that will refuse to treat you if you're ten pounds "overweight". They don't treat you as a person, they treat you like a number on the scale that somehow makes them feel superior. It is unacceptable behavior. Don't EVER be afraid to get a … Continue reading Medical Fat-Shaming
What You Say To Someone With Chronic Pain And What They Hear
http://www.buzzfeed.com/laraparker/you-dont-look-sick?utm_term=.wuq8mPaX2#.kc6pvj4ok Actually, I hear the words and the tone and I am not misinterpreting the additional shit that isn't being verbalized. I am always told "But you don't look sick, you look amazing." I highly suspect these people are blind.
10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Wicca
http://www.faithstreet.com/onfaith/2015/10/30/10-things-i-wish-everyone-knew-about-wicca/38007 This is such a great article, so I thought I'd share it. I'm incredibly non-traditional because I am a practitioner of two religions. Monotheism and polytheism don't mesh well together because the beliefs cancel each other out here and there, but because I was raised with Kabbalistic teachings, I make it work. I would … Continue reading 10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Wicca
Zecuity
http://www.headaches.org/2015/10/21/migraine-relief-available-via-zecuity/ Has anyone tried this?
Two New Drugs For Fibromyalgia That Actually Work
http://healthheal.info/two-new-drugs-for-fibromyalgia-that-actually-work-must-read-article-to-relieve-pain/?utm_content=buffer8fea3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Savella has been on the market for years, so I don't, by any means, consider it "new". I don't know how comfortable I'd be with Xyrem, but we'll see what happens once it's FDA approved. Sadly, I am afraid it will be abused by people who do not suffer from Fibromyalgia or any form … Continue reading Two New Drugs For Fibromyalgia That Actually Work
Thinking Of Going Natural?
http://migraine.com/blog/thinking-of-going-natural/ This is incredibly helpful and informative for anyone who thinks natural is the way to "cure" their migraines.
The Agony of Fall Weather Headaches – It’s Not Your Imagination
http://migraineagain.com/the-agony-of-fall-weather-headaches-its-not-your-imagination/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Migraine%20Again&utm_content=The%20Agony%20of%20Fall%20Weather%20Headaches%20-%20It%27s%20Not%20Your%20Imagination Mine are often worse during the warmer months. I'm more stable during Fall, but migraines can still strike at any given moment and I can definitely tell when the pressure is changing. Does anyone else experience an upswing in their migraines once the weather starts getting colder?
Systematic Review Explores Psychological Aspects of Juvenile Fibromyalgia Syndrome
http://fibromyalgianewstoday.com/2015/10/12/systematic-review-explores-psychological-aspects-juvenile-fibromyalgia-syndrome I legitimately believe that Fibromyalgia, for me, began around age six and progressively worsened in my late teens. I might never be able to prove it, but at least now, I know the signs so that future generations don't have to suffer or be told they "just have growing pains". I've been tested like … Continue reading Systematic Review Explores Psychological Aspects of Juvenile Fibromyalgia Syndrome
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